Health related quality of life (HRQoL) among Aboriginal South Australians: a perspective using survey-based health utility estimates.

The SF-6D provides useful information on the HRQoL of Aboriginal South Australians. However, non-completion was pronounced among respondents speaking traditional languages and experiencing more chronic health conditions. Improved participation of vulnerable and health compromised respondents through culturally safe and relevant self-reporting HRQoL utility instruments is needed.